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Author Topic: Light bulbs blinkers and headlights  (Read 2938 times)
Not Happy Jan
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« on: June 19, 2009, 12:55:58 PM »
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Hi everyone
I'm allowed one really basic ( stupid) question??? So here goes
When replacing ( or in my case installing) my bulbs for the headlights and the blinkers/brake lights etc what bulbs do I ask for. My sockets are empty so I can't take one up to show to replace it.
Is this a dumb question as most parts places would know what I need???
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« Reply #1 on: June 19, 2009, 04:31:48 PM »
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Nick

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« Reply #2 on: June 19, 2009, 07:06:02 PM »
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John, why not answer the question on line so everybody can see the answer?  Others can benefit from this info in the future.

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« Reply #3 on: June 20, 2009, 10:08:05 AM »
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Ken,

My reply to Nick was that it was not a stupid question, I advise him to look in the workshop manual, if he had no joy I would assist!

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« Reply #4 on: June 20, 2009, 01:31:41 PM »
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No problems John, I agree it is not a stupid question.

Nick,  the blinkers and brake lights are standard bayonet type - the original spec is 4/32 candlepower (cp) twin filament for the tail/stop lights and FC front indicator/park lights. The FE front indicators are single filament 32cp.
Headlamp globes are special shapes and depend on what brand of lights you have. Lucas globes are 42/36 Watt and are commonly obtained. Bosch globes are 45/40 Watt and are not obtainable from every outlet.
The headlight glass identifies which globe you will need.

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« Reply #5 on: August 25, 2011, 05:57:54 PM »
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I have Bosch headlights in my station sedan and have had trouble trying to source original globes.
I did buy Halogen bulbs from http://classicandvintagebulbs.com but they are alot brighter being 60/55 watt and were also quite expensive.
The other day I found the right globes surfing the net which are 12v 45/40 watt with a Ba 20d base.
These came from http://www.naauto.biz insert ba1245 into the search area.
They are the right ones, are the right shape and work perfectly  Smiley
I can happily recommend their service and they have alot of other auto electrical gear.

Hope this may help anyone looking for the proper Bosch headlight globe.

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